End scandal of indefinite jail terms, Britain’s probation chief urges Starmer

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Exclusive: Martin Jones said it will be an ‘affront to justice’ if people are still trapped on IPP jail terms for minor crimes in 20 years as he urged ministers to consider new proposals

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The probation watchdog chief for England and Wales has urged Keir Starmer to finally put an end to the scandal on indefinite jail terms, warning prisoners are “trapped in the system”.

End scandal of indefinite jail terms, Britain’s probation chief urges Starmer

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